My NFL Draft Predictions: Did Running Fast Get Prospects Drafted?

Well, the 2011 NFL draft is over and it is time to take a look at my predictions and see how well I did. All my predicitions were based on their performance during the NFL combine and what little knowledge I had on these players. So let's take a look.

• Running Back - I had Roy Helu of Nebraska going in the 3rd round and the Redskins picked him in the fourth. Upon listening to the analysis though, the Redskins did trade up for this guy because Shanahan felt he really fit their system. His speed and quickness certainly helped him here, the experts were doubtful on his blocking ability. So, I was off a little bit here.
• Wide Receiver - My pick here was Greg Little and my thought was a late second, early third round pick. I nailed this one as the Browns drafted him in the late second. Woo-hoo!!
• Tight End - Virgil Green was my tight end with my prediction going late third, early fourth. I was way off here as Virgil got drafted in the seventh round. In fairness, he was the first pick of that round so it is close enough to be a sixth round pick. (reaching) But, ESPN's analyst Todd McShay did say he was surprised Green fell this far and he had him rated as a fourth round pick. So, that makes me feel a little better. Maybe the Broncos got a steal here.
• Offensive Line - Jason Kelce was my pick here and I had him going, once again late third, early fourth. I guess I like that area of the draft. Well I was off a little bit here, as Jason went to Philly in the sixth round. At least he got drafted.
• Defensive Line - Another Nevada guy, Dontay Moch, was my pick here going in the early to mid third round. Low and behold, he was the second pick in the third round. Bam!! Got that one. I can see me taking Mel Kiper's job.
• Linebacker - Unless they were a big name in college football, I don't know many players beyond the Buckeyes and some of the Big 10 teams. Having never heard of Von Miller, I guess my mid to late first round was a safe pick. Von is a stud as Denver picked him with the second pick in the draft. I almost feel like I blew this one, but the first round is the first round.
• Defensive Back - Jimmy Smith was my pick here. The defensive back from Colorado was picked in the late first round by Baltimore and that is exactly what I said.

Honestly, I don't know if this proves anything, but it sure is fun to do each year. I got four out of seven which ain't bad I guess. If you are in high school trying to prep for a combine, feel free to contact me and see if my program can help you out. Good numbers won't assure you of a starting spot, but it will certainly get you a decent look. All these players did get drafted.